How To Fix RSBATCH053 - Customer setting requires serialization but ONLY_PAR = 'X'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBATCH - Batch Manager for BW Processes

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Customer setting requires serialization but ONLY_PAR = 'X'

What causes this issue?

The parallel processing settings determine that the process is to be
processed in serial. However, background processing is called with the
condition that the process be processed in parallel (indicator
I_ONLY_DO_IT_PARALLEL = 'X').
This is inconsistent.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBATCH053 - Customer setting requires serialization but ONLY_PAR = 'X' ?

  The SAP error message RSBATCH053 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of a batch job. Specifically, it states that the customer setting requires serialization, but the parameter ONLY_PAR is set to 'X', which means that the job is being executed in parallel.
  Cause:
  
  Serialization Requirement: The job or process you are trying to execute has been configured to require serialization. This means that it cannot run concurrently with other instances of the same job or related jobs.
  Parallel Execution Setting: The ONLY_PAR parameter is set to 'X', which instructs the system to run the job in parallel. This creates a conflict because the system is trying to run a job that requires serialization in a parallel manner.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the settings to ensure that the job can run as required:
  
  
  Change the ONLY_PAR Parameter:
  
  If the job must run in a serialized manner, you should change the ONLY_PAR parameter to a value that allows for serialization (usually setting it to blank or ' ').
  This can typically be done in the job scheduling settings or in the job definition.
  
  
  
  Review Job Configuration:
  
  Check the job configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly according to the requirements. If serialization is necessary, ensure that all related jobs are configured to respect this requirement.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to understand the implications of changing the ONLY_PAR parameter and to ensure that it aligns with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the job to ensure that it runs successfully without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Job Management: Understanding how batch jobs are managed in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues. Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM37 (for monitoring jobs) and SM36 (for scheduling jobs).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context on handling serialization and parallel processing.
  System Configuration: Ensure that your system configuration aligns with the requirements of the jobs you are running, especially in terms of parallel processing capabilities.
  
  By addressing the conflict between serialization requirements and parallel execution settings, you should be able to resolve the RSBATCH053 error and successfully execute your batch job.